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Jandor Quits Lagos Governorship Race

The race for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election has taken a dramatic turn following the withdrawal of Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, from the contest.

Jandor, who had earlier obtained the All Progressives Congress governorship expression of interest and nomination forms, reportedly stepped down from the race barely 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu endorsed the decision of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council to adopt Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the party’s consensus candidate.

His withdrawal is already generating political reactions across Lagos political circles, with many observers describing the move as a major development capable of reshaping the dynamics of the APC governorship contest ahead of 2027.

With Adediran now out of the race, attention has shifted strongly to Deputy Governor Hamzat and Samuel Ajose, who are now seen as leading figures in the emerging political battle within the ruling party.

Political analysts believe Jandor’s decision may further strengthen the position of Hamzat, especially following the endorsement by President Tinubu and influential leaders within the APC structure in Lagos State.

The latest development also leaves room for renewed speculations around former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, whose loyalists and supporters have continued to campaign for his return to office to complete projects and policies initiated during his administration.

Although Ambode is yet to officially declare his intention, his name has continued to feature prominently in discussions surrounding the 2027 governorship contest.

Sources within the APC disclosed that consultations among party stakeholders are still ongoing as efforts continue to build unity ahead of the election season.

Meanwhile, supporters of Jandor have expressed mixed reactions over his withdrawal, with some describing it as a strategic political decision while others say it may alter existing alignments within the Lagos political landscape.

More details are expected to emerge in the coming days as the governorship permutations continue to unfold.